The Explorium! - Monday 16 Feb

Everyday throughout the Festival, The Forum's impressive Atrium is transformed into The Explorium - a vibrant and exciting place for visitors of all ages to get stuck into some hands-on science.

Explore the incredible research happening right here in Norwich with our partners, University of East Anglia and Norwich Research Park. Shrink down into the world of microbes in the Microbe Zoo, take a trip to the Festival Bookshop, test your own scientific skills and learn about all the wonders of STEMM!

With activities changing every day, there's always something new to discover.

Free, drop-in
Recommended for all ages
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What's on today

Crab Museum - meet the team behind Europe’s first and only museum dedicated to the world of the decapod! Enjoy microscopy sessions and claw-some crab chat throughout the day.

Connected Innovation / NAAME / Made Smarter Adoption / Space East - get hands-on with space, engineering and manufacturing! Try a driving simulator, VR headsets that take you into space and handheld rocket building.

Hawk and Owl Trust - come and experience the life of a bird of prey. Make "Owl Vision" binoculars to experience the world through the eyes of an Owl, try on bird of prey wings, see some taxidermy birds up close, and more!

Hethel Innovation - visit the team that champion game-changing businesses to take a peek into the real-life of an innovator and learn how to become a leader in curiosity and break the mould!

KLM UK Engineering - explore aviation with KLM! Handle real aircraft parts, take fun quizzes and discover exciting careers in engineering.

The Quekett Microscopical Club - peek through microscopes to explore the world of insects and micro plastic fibres. Zoom in on micro-slide specimens and samples to discover a hidden world.

Norwich University of the Arts - discover interactive computing, tech and robotics activities. Visit the team to have a play and learn more about the University’s science-based courses.

School of Noise - join the team for interactive adventure exploring sound. Play the theremin, use conductive materials to play music and discover beautiful cymatic patterns in sand using vibration.

UEA Zone - explore the incredible science taking place at the University of East Anglia, with interactive, hands-on activities led by academics, researchers and leading experts.

The Wired Nest – join artists from The Nest Project CIC to help build a growing nest! Use recycled wires and natural materials to create this interactive artwork inspired by nature and sustainability.

Access Information

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